Liverpool Lineup Vs Newcastle: Here is how Liverpool could lineup against Newcastle United.
Liverpool will desire to bounce back against Newcastle United when they take on Rafa Benitez’s side on Saturday. The Reds are currently second in the Premier League as the season draws curtains in two weeks time, and the Merseyside outfit are very aware of their position to secure 100% points in the last two games to stand a chance for the league title.
Newcastle United are fifth in the form table since the turn of the new year and will hope to continue their fine fettle against Liverpool in what might promise to be an exhilarating encounter. Rafa Benitez has reiterated that he will have no room for sentiments in Liverpool’s quest of the Premier League.
Jurgen Klopp’s ten-game win streak was brought to an end by FC Barcelona in the midweek, and the landscape remains the same for Newcastle, who look eager to finish as high as possible in the league table. Even though top-half finish looks out of sight for the Magpies, Rafa Benitez will not be complacent in getting the job done on Saturday.
We shall look at Liverpool’s team news, injury news, and predicted lineup for the Newcastle United clash on Saturday.
Team News
Liverpool were dealt with a huge blow when their midfielder Naby Keita was forced to be withdrawn during the first half against FC Barcelona. The main ingredient in Liverpool’s system, Roberto Firmino, who did not fare in the starting lineup on Wednesday, remains a doubt to be picked in the starting lineup.
Klopp said that Naby Keita is likely to miss the AFCON which kicks off after the conclusion of this season “It was really unlucky. Bad news. High grade adductor injury. The tendon is ruptured. Will keep him out for at least 2 months. Bad news for us and for Guinea with the Africa Cup of Nations coming up. Not nice.”
There was no particular word about Firmino, although some of the leading Merseyside journalists picked up the inside news. Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain, who came on against Huddersfield Town last week is expected to play a role on Saturday.
“Perfect that he’s back. We will see. For sure he will be in the squad and we will decide who starts.”
Predicted Lineup
Liverpool: Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dejan Lovren, Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Fabinho, James Milner, Jordan Henderson, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Divock Origi.
